Should I eat before I work out?

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lil_missfit
lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
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Should I eat before an early morning workout or wait until I am finished?

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  • xraychick77
    xraychick77 Posts: 1,775 Member
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    depends on the type of exercise you are doing and its intesity. if you eat, dont eat right before..wait a good 45 mins before you work out after you eat. eat carbs to help fuel your workout.
  • pouringraina
    pouringraina Posts: 106 Member
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    I always feel sick if I work out right after I eat. :frown:
  • 123nikki123
    123nikki123 Posts: 527
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    I was eating before my workout but I have since changed it to afterwards. If I'm really hungry before I do it I'll grab a small yogurt :smile: I do the 30 day Shred plus running on my treadmill and I always felt like my breakfast was about to come up! :grumble:
  • bikerbiz
    bikerbiz Posts: 179 Member
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    AFTER (and preferably high protein), if you wanna burn the fat rather than the sugar in the bloodstream. The body uses the easiest source, first (at least in vigorous exercise).
  • Legs_McGee
    Legs_McGee Posts: 845 Member
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    I eat a banana before my 6am boot camp class. If I'm going for a run, I eat peanut butter toast. I can't function on an empty stomach:)
  • unicorn19girl
    unicorn19girl Posts: 56 Member
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    I too eat a banana before my workout in the mornings...something in the stomach and gets the metabolism going.
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
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    It's more about what your stomach can handle. I can eat immediately before a workout and be fine. Even an intense workout. Now, if I were to eat an entire large pepperoni pizza...that might be a different story.

    Something reasonably sized to give you some energy prior to a workout isn't a bad idea. Earlier in the week I put together a recipe for a high energy pre-workout (cardio) snack. I'm still testing it out but so far so good.

    http://geoffpoitras.com/personal/fitographer/

    Scroll down a bit for photos and recipe.
  • alex063287
    alex063287 Posts: 61 Member
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    I have a hard time eating a big dinner/lunch before I workout because I am afraid I am going to get cramps. If I am starving I will eat something small before my workouts. Most of the time I eat afterwards because you are still burning calories after your workout.
  • vballer21
    vballer21 Posts: 37
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    Jillian Michael's posted this on her facebook today......I'm going with her:) Personally I need to fuel my body before an intense workout. Like putting gas in a car...you need fuel to go.

    Smart Tip: Do NOT exercise on an empty stomach. The theory that you burn more fat with no available blood sugar is a myth. In fact, it can result in the loss of muscle tissue. So, make sure to get a healthy snack in you about 45 minutes before you train.
  • ImperfektAngel
    ImperfektAngel Posts: 811 Member
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    I have breakfast and lunch before workouts, I workout after I get off of work, 5 hours go by from lunch to workout time. If I feel hungry in between, I have a small snack, some cheese or almonds but not much more. After my workouts I have a snack which consists of carbs and protein.
  • ameaston22
    ameaston22 Posts: 38
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    Something like fruit or a light snack should be okay. However, I'd advise against a meal. Personally, if I eat right before I work out then I get the worst indigestion and feel sick. Don't eat right after either. I learned my lesson the hard way - you will get physically ill!
  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
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    i always eat after, been told u should eat within the hour after exercise
  • hanna541
    hanna541 Posts: 32
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    I USALY ALWAYS DO MY SLIM FAST SHAKE IN THE MORNING AND EAT MY LUNCH THEN GO TO THE GYM SO I CAN ACTUALY BURN WHAT I ATE BUT IF I HAVE TO GO IN THE AM I LOOK AT IT LIKE WELL I WORKED OUT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND ONLY SNACKED ON FRUITS SO ITS THE SAME THING THATS IF U GO EVERY DAY TO THE GYM I DO
    START WEIGHT 142
    GOAL WEIGHT 120
    NOW 135
    LOST 7 POUNDS IN 1 WEEK AND 5 DAYS AND WILL KEEP LOOSING 5 POUNDS EVERY WEEK

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